Army Aircrew Combat Uniform

The Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU) is a two-piece flight suit formerly in the Universal Camouflage Pattern, but now Operational Camouflage Pattern that offers the soldier protection from flash fires.

The coat is similar to the ACU in design, with a stand-up collar featuring a front extension, shoulder patches, a front zipper, two inside hanging chest pockets with flaps; adjustable waist; two-piece set-in sleeves with elbow patches; two sleeve utility pockets with flaps and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) tabs; and two lower sleeve pencil pockets with flaps.

The A2CU upgrades the current Improved Aviation Battle Dress Uniform protective clothing system and provides operational effectiveness, fit, suitability, and durability, addressing near-term Air Warrior requirements in the universal camouflage pattern.

The A2CU has also been adopted for use by the US Air Force, where it is known as the Airman Aircrew Combat Uniform.

This article incorporates public domain material from Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU).

U.S. Army soldiers wearing the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform in August 2009.